Ken Ofori-Atta’s US Immigration Hearing Adjourned to April 27
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta appears before a Virginia immigration court as his bond hearing and status review continue
- Ken Ofori-Atta’s US immigration case has been postponed to April 27, 2026, for further proceedings
- He is currently held at the Caroline Detention Center after US authorities questioned the validity of his visitor visa
- Ghana seeks his extradition over corruption allegations
The immigration hearing for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the United States has been adjourned to April 27, 2026, as proceedings over his status in the country continue.
Mr. Ofori-Atta appeared before a Virginia immigration court on Tuesday, January 20, wearing a dark shirt and face mask.
The hearing follows his detention earlier this month by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after authorities claimed he no longer has lawful status due to the revocation of his visitor visa.
The matter was heard at the Annandale Immigration Court before Immigration Judge David Gardey, focusing on a bond redetermination and a preliminary review of his case. Court records show that Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently held at the Caroline Detention Center.
He was represented by his legal team, including Christopher Chaisson of Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Kwao Amagashi, his long-time immigration lawyer. During the proceedings, the lawyers requested that both the bond hearing and master calendar hearing be closed to the public due to the sensitive nature of the issues, a request Judge Gardey granted, ordering non-parties observing via Webex to exit the session.
Mr. Ofori-Atta faces multiple criminal charges in Ghana and has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over allegations of corruption, including matters related to the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited contract and other procurement issues.
As Ghana seeks his extradition, the outcome of the U.S. immigration case could determine whether he remains in the United States or is returned home to face justice. Further hearings are expected as the case progresses.
